Superb evening at this sleek and modern lounge and restaurant in the lobby area of The Embers…read moreHotel. We weren't expecting such a high level experience when we first booked a stay at this newly finished hotel. Classy cocktails, beers, plenty of wine variety, you name it. Went with the Old Smokey as a starter. An old fashioned kicked up a notch. The house smoked maple syrup and charred orange peal knocked his cocktail out of the park. I could smell that smoky flavor from the other end of the bar as it was being made. Bartender was super friendly and had some great mixology skills. We opted for apps all evening, but can't wait to come back and try some more of the menu. The homemade bread is a must. These puppies come out hot and steaming, with this amazing bacon butter to lather them in...outstanding! Our server also recommended the mushroom pate. Mushroom pate you say?! Yes, yes I do. One of the best pate's we've had in a long time. Super flavorful, creamy and smooth. And the homemade chips sticking out of it were the bomb! Then the goat cheese fritters...I had to battle my wife for these flavor bombs. This place is outstanding and not many people know about it...yet. Newly finished in 2024, this is going to be our go to when we want to be right in the heart of Blowing Rock.

Great Idea, great location, awesome ambiance. Terrible execution…read more Started dinner with our waitress telling us they were out of 2 of their 4 entrees, they were out of 2 beer choices and 1 wine choice, and also out of a shareable. All on a Saturday night. The waitress told us they were out of all the items because it was recently valentines....? A week prior. Quality of food when it came out was subpar. Prime rib was very fatty and steak was somewhat hotel banquet quality. Definitely the quality of the food didn't represent the prices. I felt like we overpaid for items I didn't even really want to order because they were out of most choices. The waitress took also about 20 min per ask- drinks, ordering etc.

Worth It 10 Times Over $30.42…read more Grandfather Mountain was the highlight of my trip to the North Carolina mountains and worth every penny. The experience starts the moment you arrive. The staff is organized, friendly, and efficient. They provide a map and a self-guided audio tour that plugs right into your car, making it easy to learn about the mountain as you drive from stop to stop. My advice: arrive before 11 a.m. and check Blue Ridge Parkway closures before you leave. There are still detours and road closures that can add significant time to your drive, and you don't want to miss your entry time. I headed straight to the top for the Mile High Swinging Bridge. The weather was classic mountain weather--cool temperatures in the 50s and 60s with fog drifting across the peaks. Even with the clouds rolling through, the views were absolutely stunning. If stairs are a concern, there's an elevator that takes visitors up to the bridge level. Afterward, I worked my way down the mountain, stopping at Split Rock before exploring the Wildlife Habitats. This area exceeded my expectations. I saw black bears, elk, a cougar, bald eagles, river otters, and plenty of butterflies. The botanical gardens were beautiful and everything was clearly marked and easy to navigate. The entire property is exceptionally well maintained. Clean restrooms at both the summit and wildlife center were an added bonus. I arrived around 10:30 a.m. and left shortly after noon, which gave me plenty of time to see everything at a comfortable pace. You could easily spend longer if you enjoy hiking or lingering at the exhibits. As someone escaping the summer heat in Charlotte, the cool mountain air alone was worth the drive. If you're visiting western North Carolina, put Grandfather Mountain on your bucket list. The scenery, wildlife, organization, and educational experience make it one of the best attractions in the region. There's a big world out there to explore. This is one place that's absolutely worth the trip.

Nice park and mountain, but $37 PER PERSON? With NO…read moresignage/pricing posted anywhere ... yikes I could understand for something like Yosemite or Yellowstone, but just a state park ...tough pill to swallow especially when it's not posted anywhere. I was planning to hike with some friends and we were going to start at one of the other lots but the roads were closed leaving us no choice but to enter the park. I really just wish the pricing/fees were posted somewhere-anywhere- because they weren't online or on the park signs out front. Had to pull up to the gate/window and even then the park ranger seemed to want to withhold that information as long as possible. The actual park is beautiful and well maintained- and you do get an audio guide plus map upon entry. But the lack of transparency here is a hard no for me. @azfitfoodfun

Had a great time staying at this hotel. The rooms were clean and staff were super friendly. The…read morebreakfast was nice. They offered a pretty good selection of food. The complimentary cookies were really good too. I would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting Boone.

The hotel is nicely appointed with a free breakfast. It is on a busy state road however with no…read moresidewalks so everywhere has to be driven to. The employees are absolutely friendly and helpful. Just not for us because of its location.

A kid's paradise! Love this little gem right off the road. There's a huge selection of toys for all…read moreages. The moment you enter, your senses are inundated with the colors of the rainbow. Super friendly staff. There are even birds towards the back of the store and a restroom for those long shopping experiences. Expect to be here for a long time ha.

Kindest employees and such a fun selection of toys! Our favorite toy store in the area.read more

Very scary place old burned out gas station. No lights but there is a port a potty and in this…read morerural part of NC it is a supercharger

Added Supercharger Details made available in V11.0 Release 2022.40.4.1 ... most busiest between…read more1600 - 1830

Nope never works and the app sucks they charged me an idol fee when their shot doesn't work…read moreproperly. Nope have choices will use another company

This station has sucked for me multiple times in the past. Didn't function or whatever. For the…read morefirst time trying it looks like they've updated everything and maybe the terrible service is behind them.

Attached to a nearby Sheetz parking lot so plenty of bathroom and road trip snack options…read more One of the SCs had a destroyed cable but otherwise no major issues. Was happy to find this near the Sheetz so you can easily get road trip snacks. Had no issues with chargers and the sheet has an area with tables and chairs if you want to chill. Fairly simple access to highway No big issues getting in and out.

Lots of chargers just off I40 at a SHEETZ. Who doesn't love SHEETZ. I just noticed they have a…read moreself service soft serve ice cream machine. WOOO !!! Clean restrooms. It's a great stopping place. Safe at night.